_{16th April, 2026}

Tempting Recruitment are working alongside our client, a Local Authority, who are looking to recruit an experienced Home Manager to join their team based in London 
   
JOB DETAILS
PAY RATE: £20 -£30 per hour 
WORK TYPE: Temporary 
WORK PATTERN: Full Time
LOCATION: London 
   
JOB SUMMARY
We are looking for an experienced and compassionate Children’s Home Manager to support the leadership and daily operations of a residential children’s home for Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC).
This is a rewarding opportunity to play a key role in creating a safe, nurturing and supportive home environment for young people who have experienced trauma, loss and displacement.
Working alongside the Registered Manager, you will lead a team of Residential Support Workers, ensuring the highest standards of care, safeguarding and regulatory compliance

  
JOB DESCRIPTION
The duties and responsibilities of the role will include: We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Registered Service Manager to oversee the daily operations of children's residential care services. This pivotal role involves ensuring the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care in line with Ofsted standards

• Support the Registered Manager in delivering high-quality care in line with Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Ofsted Quality Standards
• Lead and supervise Residential Support Workers on shift, ensuring clear handovers and accountability
• Manage day-to-day operations of the home, including safeguarding responses and incident management
• Ensure accurate and timely case recording on Liberi and quality assure staff records
• Support children to attend appointments, reviews and education activities
• Assist with admissions, room availability and home occupancy planning
• Complete supervision sessions, development plans and support staff performance
• Promote equality, diversity and anti-discriminatory practice
• Foster positive outcomes for children through meaningful activity planning and emotional support
• Work flexibly across shift patterns to monitor and maintain standards

  
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
The successful candidate will have the following skills and competencies:

• • Experience working with children and young people in a residential care setting
  • Experience leading or supervising staff on shift
  • Experience working within Ofsted regulations and children’s residential care standards
  • Strong safeguarding knowledge and experience managing risk
  Essential Skills:
  • Strong leadership and team management skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Ability to maintain accurate records and reports
  • Confident using IT systems, including case management systems such as Liberi
  • Ability to work independently and make sound decisions
  Qualifications:
  • NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Children and Young People (or equivalent) / GCSE level education
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review.
HOW TO APPLY
Hit the APPLY button or contact Ellie Hibbard at Tempting Recruitment NOW on 01322 950507

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